Market Summary: Indian Equities Extend Rally Indian benchmark indices concluded Tuesday, **February 10, 2026**, on a positive note, marking the third consecutive session of gains. The **Nifty 50** rose **67.85 points**, or **0.26%**, to settle at **25,935.15**, while the **BSE Sensex** climbed **208.17 points**, or **0.25%**, to end at **84,273.92**. The upward momentum was largely fueled by optimism surrounding the recently concluded **India-US trade deal**, which has significantly reduced tariffs on Indian exports. This geopolitical tailwind, combined with steady foreign fund inflows, has revitalized risk-on sentiment across the domestic market. Broader Market Performance The broader markets continued to outshine the frontline indices. The **Nifty Midcap 100** gained nearly **0.50%** to close at **60,727.85**, while the **Nifty Smallcap 100** advanced **0.7%** to **17,508.85**. Midcap stocks saw significant action driven by a flurry of **Q3 FY26** earnings reports and strategic deal-making. In the last two trading sessions alone, small and midcap indices have surged up to **3%**, reflecting a broad-based recovery in investor confidence. Key Sectoral Movers **Auto and Metals** were the primary drivers of today's growth. The **Auto index** rose **1.4%**, led by **Mahindra & Mahindra**, which climbed **1.87%** following strong retail sales data. **Tata Steel** advanced **2.9%** after a massive block deal involving **17.5 crore shares**. The **Media sector** led the rally with a **2.4%** jump. In contrast, **Energy** and **IT** sectors faced selling pressure. The **Energy sector** slumped significantly, and **HCL Tech** fell over **2%** amid persistent concerns regarding AI-driven growth shifts. Corporate Highlights * **BSE Ltd** surged **6.3%** after reporting a massive **174%** year-on-year jump in net profit to **601.8 crore**. * **Eternal** led the gainers with a **5.19%** surge, supported by positive institutional sentiment post-trade deal. * **Aurobindo Pharma** declined roughly **6%** despite steady profit growth, as investors reacted to one-time expenses. * **State Bank of India (SBI)** hit a new all-time high of **1,153.85** during the session before a marginal cooling off. Economic Indicators and Outlook The **Reserve Bank of India (RBI)** recently maintained the repo rate at **5.25%** with a neutral stance, supporting a growth forecast of **7.4%** for **FY26**. This stability, paired with a liquidity surplus of approximately **70,000 crore**, provides a supportive backdrop for domestic equities. Market volatility, as measured by the **India VIX**, dropped **4.3%** to **11.67**, suggesting a period of relative calm. Investors are now shifting focus toward upcoming **U.S. inflation data** and local earnings for the next set of cues.